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Shoe Horns
Overview
Two items:
1. Shoe Horn. Zylonite.
2. Shoe Horn. Silver. Head of the puppet character, Punch, on handle
Historical information
A shoehorn is a smooth, curved tool, and inserted into the heel of a shoe to help the foot slide in easily without crushing the leather.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.529
Item type
Accessories
Objects
Material
Metal
Plastic
Inscriptions and markings
(none)
Contextual information
Beyond saving time, using a shoehorn prevents the back of the shoe (the heel counter) from collapsing or creasing. Consistently crushing this part of the shoe while putting it on degrades the structural support and shortens the lifespan of footwear.
Keywords
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Saturday, 4 July, 2026
Completeness
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